On October 9, 2025, Chinese authorities launched a coordinated nationwide crackdown against the unregistered Zion Church (锡安教会)—one of the country’s most prominent urban house churches. Police detained or disappeared at least 30 pastors, preachers, and congregants, searching homes and confiscating personal devices.
CCP Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Zion…
On October 9, 2025, Chinese authorities launched a coordinated nationwide crackdown against the unregistered Zion Church (锡安教会)—one of the country’s most prominent urban house churches. Police detained or disappeared at least 30 pastors, preachers, and congregants, searching homes and confiscating personal devices.